Sylvester: Mighty Real

Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002)

Documentary

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.

  • Release Date: 2002-08-27
  • Runtime: 0h 12min
  • Director: Tim Smyth

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Cast

  • Sylvester

    Self (archive footage)

  • Martha Wash

    Self

  • RuPaul

    Self

  • Patti LaBelle

    Self

  • John Waters

    Self

  • Fayette Hauser

    Self

  • Jim Fouratt

    Self

  • Peter Mintun

    Self

  • Gilbert Baker

    Self

  • Izora Rhodes-Armstead

    Self

  • Jeanie Tracy

    Self

  • Terri Hinte

    Self

  • Letha Hurd

    Self

  • Cal Ellis

    Self

  • Tony Elite

    Self

  • Joan Rivers

    Self (archive footage)

  • Marty Blecman

    Self (archive footage)

  • Tim McKenna

    Self (archive footage)

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